What is Blood Volume Analysis?
Blood Volume Analysis (BVA) is recognized as the “gold standard” methodology in quantifying circulating blood volume. A dose of Albumin I-131 tracer is injected through an IV. Once the tracer has fully circulated in the bloodstream, a series of small blood samples are drawn within an hour. Samples are sent to a core laboratory for processing and results are sent shortly thereafter.
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Blood Volume Analysis has been utilized to optimize care and prevent readmission or deterioration of patients with heart failure. It also has been utilized to evaluate volume status in hemodialysis patients which is crucial to truly identify the dry weight of the patient, a key value to run dialysis appropriately and lastly to identify the right therapy for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
What to Expect During Blood Volume Analysis
Schedule AppointmentAt Astra Healthcare, Blood Volume Analysis is performed as an outpatient procedure in the clinic. The process takes approximately 60 minutes and involves:
- Insertion of a small IV line
- Injection of a safe, low-dose radiolabeled albumin tracer (less than a chest X-ray’s worth or radiation)
- Timed blood sample collection to track dilution of the tracer
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Call us at (480) 462-2716 or request an appointment online to schedule your Blood Volume Analysis.
